In the Know: June 26, 2019

Agriculture
Difficult choices when crop insurance, disaster aid, and Trump’s bailout intersect, Successful Farming

Economy
The Trump Administration’s War on Federal Workers, Workday Minnesota
CEOs made 287 times more money last year than their workers did, Vox

Environment
Florida faces a climate crisis as Democratic candidates take the debate stage, CNN
As coal fades, natural gas becomes the climate battleground, New York Times

GOP
Researchers have found strong evidence that racism helps the GOP win, Washington Post
Militiamen Rally Around Oregon GOP Senators Fleeing Climate Bill, Talking Points Memo
Prosecutors: Rep. Duncan Hunter used campaign funds to pursue affairs, Politico
GOP state senator calls the LGBTQ+ movement sexually deviant and perverted. The West Virginia GOP chair says he’s right., CNN

Health Care

Immigration
A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants, MPR
‘We’re in a Dark Place’: Children Returned to Troubled Texas Border Facility, New York Times
Meet the people fighting for health care access for disabled kids detained at the border, Vox
House passes border aid bill despite White House veto threat, CNN
Wayfair workers plan walkout in protest of company’s bed sales to migrant camps, CNN

Minnesota News
Appeals court orders review of “irregularities” in PolyMet permitirregularities” in PolyMet permit, Star Tribune
The state of renters’ rights in Minneapolis, Minnesota Daily
Minnesota State Fair job fair aims to fill 500-plus jobs, Star Tribune
Can Minnesota save its dairy farms?, MinnPost
New York Times reports details intensive lobbying for Twin Metals mine, MinnPost
Marital rape loophole to close, wage theft to become a felony among new Minn. laws effective July 1, Grand Forks Herald
Boy thrown from MOA balcony remains in intensive care, KARE11
Minneapolis, St. Paul rank low on Best Drivers Report, KARE11
Rochester officials seek solutions to keep homeless out of skyways, MPR
Mankato to seek $21.6M in state bonding funds in 2020-22, The Free Press

Minnesota GOP
Minnesota Sen. Dan Hall takes a ‘victory lap’ over defeat of conversion therapy ban, City Pages

News of the World
Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed never to give in to American sanctions and “insults”, New York Times
President Trump says war with Iran would not involve ground troops and not last long, Duluth News Tribune

Senator Tina Smith
Willmar listening session yields common housing challenges: Regulations, rehabbing older homes, West Central Tribune
Sen. Tina Smith: Stepping up to create a clean energy future, SW News Media

Trump
Dems secure testimony from ‘reluctant’ Mueller, Politico
Mueller to testify to Congress, setting up a political spectacle, New York Times
Trump on Mueller testimony: ‘It never ends’, Politico
Hopes for third Trump-Kim summit revived despite Pyongyang criticism, CNN
Two Republican senators say rape allegations against Trump should be investigated while many in GOP stay mum, CNN
Trump blames ‘the economics’ for pay disparity between male and female soccer players, CNN

US News
What happened when this prison couldn’t hire enough guards? It put gangs in charge, USA Today
The Anti-Entrenchment Agenda, The American Prospect
Top EPA official stepping down amid ethics probe, The Hill
U.S. Companies Are Finding Ways to Work Around Trump’s Huawei Blacklist, Time
E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of rape and calls spike to National Sexual Assault Hotline, USA Today

Upcoming DFL Events

• June 26
  • 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Summer Party Fundraiser, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Burgers, sides and dessert provided, BYOB and lawn chair. Those interested are welcome to watch the first Democratic presidential debate. Suggested donations:  $10, $25, $40 or donate your PCR.
  • 6:00 to 11:00 PM — SD40 DFL Debate Watching Party, Cam’s Bar and Eatery, 8517 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428.
  • 7:00 to 11:00 PM — SD47 DFL Debate Watch Party, 8751 Ridge Ponds Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack to share.
  • 7:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 + Dean Team Debate Watching Party (Night 1), 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
  • 8:00 PM — Televised Democratic Presidential Debate airing on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, live streamed on NBCNews.com
• June 27
  • 6:00 to 11:00 PM — SD40 DFL Debate Watching Party, Cam’s Bar and Eatery, 8517 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428.
  • 7:00 to 11:00 PM — SD47 DFL Debate Watch Party, 8751 Ridge Ponds Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack to share.
  • 7:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 + Dean Team Debate Watching Party (Night 2), 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
  • 8:00 PM — Televised Democratic Presidential Debate airing on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, live streamed on NBCNews.com.
• June 29, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
• June 30, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Picnic, Lions’ Park Pavillion, 1502 82nd St, Victoria, MN 55386. Ghost Towns of Carver County presentation, as well.
• July 2
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — CANCELLED SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
• July 3
  • 2:00 to 7:30 PM — SD47 DFL Tabling at the SW Chamber Business Expo, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
  • 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting
• July 4 — Independence Day
  • 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chanhassen 4th of July Parade
• July 8
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
• July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED:  SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
• July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
• July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
• July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E  Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
• July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
• July 26
  • 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
  • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — 2019 Minnesota DFL Women’s Leadership Event with Special Guest U.S. Sne. Kirsten Sinema, 1908 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. More information and tickets here.
• July 27
  • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
• July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade
• July 30 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
• July 31 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
• August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN